As far as being an investment- are you going to get a 20% after tax lirr? Heck maybe, I’m depreciating mine over 5 year MACRS and have a 1.49% loan.

But on a more serious note the v10 engine in these cars is the best humanity will ever make. Think about that. I think they are very collectible and many cars of the last decade or so will be museum pieces and mark the end of an era. I also have a Tesla plaid and for better or worse it’s clear that’s the next iteration of the automobile.

Whether the r8 will be as collectible as the huracans im not sure. To your point, How do the production numbers compare? There are a lot of obnoxious brightly colored lambos out there available in a dozen versions…

 

My take is if you want another car dont let the r8 potential collectibility hold you back from getting one, especially if it’s a gt3, 458, etc that should all hold value/appreciate well.

 

collectibility is a tricky thing to predict.
I have a Countach and it has taken years for it to become a desirable car. Even though many people wanted one when they were young, it had lagged behind in value to its peers of the same era.
Now, the Countach has taken on more prominence and over the last couple of years, has increased substantially. The value still sits behind lesser cars but its nice to see the uptick.
With anything scarcity and desirability dictate present and future value. With the Lamborghini platform and the Audi platform combined, I can't see these cars increasing to epic values.
There is so much chatter about the normally aspirated engine, and with restrictions, the EV movement, etc.
I just think there are so many produced that one side of the equation with retard value.

 

I’d be happy to sell it for what i paid for it originally when the time comes.. essentially driving the car for free.

 

Now that R8 V10 production has ceased, I predict that the depreciation curve will start to flatten over the next several years since the only option for buyers will be the used supply.

 

My suggestion is hold onto it forever. That’s what I’m doing with my 17’ plus. Also bc I put so much money into it knowing I’m going to keep it. A 2018 V10 Plus is the best version of the Gen2 IMO bc you have everything the same as my car except you have laser lights.

An Audi R8 doesn’t have as much resale value as a Lamborghini. If I was concerned about resale value then I would’ve purchased a Huracan. However, people in the market to buy these cars know that our cars are identical mechanically and so save a lot of $$$ versus buying a Huracan.

I would never trade-in my R8 for any new car really. Our V10’s are very special and are virtually bulletproof (to a certain extent). Plus the Twin Turbo and SC market have made our cars all the more desirable. I’ve had friends sell their R8’s and Huracans in less than a week after listing. And they sold a little above asking bc they had a mini bidding war between buyers. I think that kinda interest will only increase.

I made a big mistake selling my Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale back in 2015. I purchased it for a very good price and sold it above market. But 3 years later the value skyrocketed and I lost out on $50k. My uncle sold his Lambo Murcielago 2 years ago and barely recouped his cost. Now look at the prices. If he held onto the car he would’ve made $100k profit. I am not making the same mistake again.

I’m planning on buying a 911 Turbo S (imo Porsche retains the most residual value of any other car). Ferrari would be a close second to Porsche.

look at the classic exotic car market and see how much those cars sell for.

Or look at the JDM market. Another mistake I made was passing up on a 90’s turbo Toyota Supra. I could’ve bought it for $30k. That car nowadays can sell for six figures. That 2JZ motor is super special bc it can handle a ton of boost. Sound familiar? Our V10’s can handle even more boost before you have to start upgrading engine internals.

the R8’s depreciation might have been increasing. But now I think has flattened and in 3-5 years its value will begin to trend upwards. And continue to do so as the years pass.

We don’t really know what’s going to happen in the future. But I do know that if the car manufacturers continue to double down on electrified & hybrid cars that people like us will look to purchase (and pay a premium for) used cars with big ICE engines.

 

My suggestion is hold onto it forever. That’s what I’m doing with my 17’ plus. Also bc I put so much money into it knowing I’m going to keep it. A 2018 V10 Plus is the best version of the Gen2 IMO bc you have everything the same as my car except you have laser lights.

An Audi R8 doesn’t have as much resale value as a Lamborghini. If I was concerned about resale value then I would’ve purchased a Huracan. However, people in the market to buy these cars know that our cars are identical mechanically and so save a lot of $$$ versus buying a Huracan.

I would never trade-in my R8 for any new car really. Our V10’s are very special and are virtually bulletproof (to a certain extent). Plus the Twin Turbo and SC market have made our cars all the more desirable. I’ve had friends sell their R8’s and Huracans in less than a week after listing. And they sold a little above asking bc they had a mini bidding war between buyers. I think that kinda interest will only increase.

I made a big mistake selling my Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale back in 2015. I purchased it for a very good price and sold it above market. But 3 years later the value skyrocketed and I lost out on $50k. My uncle sold his Lambo Murcielago 2 years ago and barely recouped his cost. Now look at the prices. If he held onto the car he would’ve made $100k profit. I am not making the same mistake again.

I’m planning on buying a 911 Turbo S (imo Porsche retains the most residual value of any other car). Ferrari would be a close second to Porsche.

look at the classic exotic car market and see how much those cars sell for.

Or look at the JDM market. Another mistake I made was passing up on a 90’s turbo Toyota Supra. I could’ve bought it for $30k. That car nowadays can sell for six figures. That 2JZ motor is super special bc it can handle a ton of boost. Sound familiar? Our V10’s can handle even more boost before you have to start upgrading engine internals.

the R8’s depreciation might have been increasing. But now I think has flattened and in 3-5 years its value will begin to trend upwards. And continue to do so as the years pass.

We don’t really know what’s going to happen in the future. But I do know that if the car manufacturers continue to double down on electrified & hybrid cars that people like us will look to purchase (and pay a premium for) used cars with big ICE engines.

You have sold too early a lot.
At the time it makes sense but then looking back, I tend to ask why I did sell?
tell us what you are going to sell so I know what is going to take off in value.

 

Worrying about values is not enjoying the car. Buy it when you want to enjoy it. Sell if when ready to move on to something else. I never "followed" the market on any car I owned. Not changing a thing in terms of my day-to-day enjoyment of the car. Also drive it and rack the miles up. Don't make it a garage queen. Just saving it for the next person lol.

 

Just bought my 17 Nardo! I love the fact they have discontinued these cars. It can only help us in the futures as far as value.